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Osmonson Family History

Osmonson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ostenson, Monson, Simonson, Solmonson, Osmundson, Edmonson, Tronson

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Where is the Osmonson family from?

You can see how Osmonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osmonson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Osmonson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Osmonson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Osmonson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Osmonson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osmonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Osmonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Osmonson. 53% of Osmonson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Osmonson women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Osmonson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Osmonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osmonson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Osmonson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Osmonson. For the veterans among your Osmonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osmonson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Osmonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Osmonson in 1962 was 71, and 50 in 2004.

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